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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1936

Page

2

GOP Meeting For Tonight Is Called Off

In Nelsonville the public meeting on the Public Square for Saturday night was postponed due to Halloween. Labor's Non Partisan League plans a 7 pm event with speakers promoting Roosevelt's re election, Michael Lydon and G W Savage on hand. A 6 pm band concert precedes the program as precinct workers from both parties vie for votes ahead of Tuesday.

Nelsonville Public Square Stanley Stewart Labor League Roosevelt Michael Lyden State Federation of Labor G. W. Savage

Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at West School

Nelsonville Troop 66 holds a 7 15 p m meeting at the West school building to finalize attendance for the Hock Hocking District Camp Fire at Athens Scout Camp Sunday. Troops 65 and 66 join Scouts from Athens County for council fire and campfire programs. a Court of Honor will award prizes by Scout Executive Paul Handel and Commissioner Roy Dupiler.

Nelsonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts West School Paul Handel Roy Dupiler Athens Council

Local Weekend Guests Visit Westerville and Beverly

Mrs. Josie Baugh stays with her daughter Mrs. C. W. Hall in Westerville for the weekend. Mr. C. H. Bartlett hosts Beverly visitors Mrs. Marquise McCann and her son Bryan. Miss Liv Lane visits friends in Westerville for a short stay.

Nelsonville Josie Baugh C. W. Hall Westerville Marquise McCann Bryan Beverly C. H. Bartlett Liv Lane

Halloween Party At Nelsonville Sunday School

Junior Johnson hosted a Halloween themed party at his parents home on Adams Street with 10 members two guests and teacher Mary Margaret Betta. Prizes for costumes went to Marilyn Shafer Kathleen Hughes and Ross Keplar while Jean Hartley Pauline Johnson and Junior Johnson won contests. Refreshments followed the contests.

Nelsonville Junior Johnson Edward Johnson Adams Marilyn Shafer Kathleen Hughes Ross Keplar Jean Hartley Pauline Johnson Mary Margaret Betta

Stout Returns From Cincinnati Embalmer Exam Work

C L Stout returned Thursday evening from Cincinnati where as a member of the State Board of Embalmers he assisted in conducting an examination for embalming applicants.

Nelsonville C. L. Stout Cincinnati State Board of Embalmers

Halloween Party At Connett Hosts School Group

Members of Class No 11 of the Methodist Sunday School with teacher Mrs Charles Monks enjoyed a Halloween party Tuesday at the country home of Mrs Agnes Woodard in Connett. They traveled by city to Woodard’s, wore comic hats, and shared a Halloween supper. Hostess decorated seasonally and the group spent the evening in games and contests with Mrs Clara Potts winning the prize. Fourteen members and five guests attended.

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School Charles Monks Agnes Woodard Connett Woodard Clara Potts

Athens audience attends Dalies Frantz concert event

A large group including Blanche Linton Lillian Stover Blanche Moorehead Florence Cook Marguerite Cook Louise Rice Margaret Johnson Sigrid Love Cornelia Scott Helen Shaw Emily Sharp Eloise Badger and others visited Athens Tuesday night to attend the Dalies Frantz concert with Mr and Mrs Frank Groves and other companions.

Nelsonville Blanche Linton Lillian Stover Blanche Moorehead Florence Cook Marguerite Cook Louise Rice Margaret Johnson Sigrid Love Cornelia Scott Helen Shaw Emily Sharp Eloise Badger Frank Groves Ralph Parks W. H. Badger William Mills Lucille Long Cathleen Boyd J. M. Hyde Charles Poston Roger Wolfe C. W. McQuillen Athens Dalies Frantz

Halloween Party for Local Teachers at Mrs Steenrod's

Mrs Orvil Steenrod hosted eleven masked teachers from the Christian Church Primary Department for games at Walnut Street residence. Prizes went to Miss Wilma Scott and Miss Elizabeth Shepard. A two course supper was served. Mr and Mrs C B Hall announce birth of son David Edward at Westerville.

Nelsonville Orvil Steenrod Walnut St Christian Church Primary Wilma Scott Elizabeth Shepard B. Hall Thelma Baugh David Edward Westerville

Kyger Social News Briefs Highlight Local Events

Rev H M Snider to hold 10 30 Sunday services. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Charlies Mack. D of A bingo at lodge hall with Mildred Ward first Gertrude Rupe second Phyllis Hart third. Families and friends visited ill relatives in Hamden Gallipolis and Old Kyger. High school football season ends Thursday at Cheshire.

Kyger H. M. Snider Ladies Aid Society Charlies Mack D. of A Lodge Hall Mildred Ward Gertrude Rupe Phyllis Hart Sam Swisher Joan Ryger Harvey Darst Stingy Creek Tom Metcalf Swisher Darst Rose Anna Swisher Hamden Lydia Rufe Bion Bradbury Gallipolis Laura Rupe Margaret Clifford Phena Clifford Pomeroy Perry Bradbury Bradbury C. A. Bradbury Thomas Bradbury Huntington Garfield Searles Old Kyger Clyde Bradbury Louise Roush Darlene Victor Bradbury Ohio University Wymond Bradbury Denver Kennedy Guy and Carroll Zanesville Kennedy Kathleen Scott Cheshire Ina P. Rife Lydia Rife Elaine Hawley Gallipolis Reserve PTA Eastern Star Lodge Charlie Werner Gene Sayre Floyd Rife Grover Billie Cremeans George Cremeans Poplar Ridge Sam Colter West Virginia Oscar Colter Selby Rupe Wendell Bradbury Dale Sisson Columbus Rupe Lawrence White Cross Hospital

Pupils Dismissed as Teachers Attend Education Session

Nelsonville schools closed for a day as teachers join a Southeast Ohio Education Association meeting in Athens.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens

Halloween Party At Mrs. Berry Home Tonight

Nelsonville G T Club members meet at 7 o clock at Mrs Lenore Berry home for an annual masked Halloween party.

Nelsonville G. T. Club Lenore Berry

Glouster Gridders defeat Nelsonville Hounds 27 7

Glouster High School Tomcats routed the Nelsonville Greyhounds 27 to 7 on a sunny Thursday. Tomcat quarterback McAllister connected with captain Fred Darling for a first quarter score, Zimmer added two extra points, and Jack McCreanor sealed the win with a second half touchdown return. Nelsonville scored late on a long pass and a good kick, but Glouster controlled the game with steady offense and strong team play. The Nelsonville band also attended, marching in scarlet and gray uniforms.

Glouster Tomecats Glouster High School Nelsonville High Greyhounds Sadosky Greyhound Nelsonville Tomcats McAllister Fred Darling Dutch Zimmer Tomcat Zimmer Darling Rimmer Jack McCreanor Bingman Nelsonville High School

Mrs. William J. Price Dies at 67 in Morgan County

Mrs. William J. Price aged 67 died Thursday evening after a yearlong illness. She was born in Morgan County daughter of Samuel Vickroy. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Dean Bowersock, brother John Vickrey, sister Mrs. W. A. Howard. funeral Sunday at Pisgah Church at 2 pm with Elder C. A. Gladden. Burial in Pisgah Cemetery. Hollister evangelist services begin Sunday at Hollister A B Church led by Rev. H. O. Davis with nightly singing and preaching.

Glouster William J. Price Samuel Vickroy Morgan County Dean Bowersock John Vickrey W. A. Howard Pisgah Church C. A. Gladden McConnelsville Pisgah Cemetery Hollister HollIster A. B H. O. Davis

Services in Glouster Churches

Count the Cost will be the Rev F G Boroff sermon theme at the M E Church Sunday morning at 1030. Evening at 7 the theme What Occurred at Aldern gate. Sunday School at 930 and Epworth League at 6. Following the Lord's Supper at 10 o'clock at the Church of Christ the Rev D P Morris will speak on The Spirit of Helpfulness. Evening sermon The First Petition. Sunday School at 9 and Christian Endeavor at 6.

F. G. Boroff M. E Alderngate Epworth Church of Christ D. P. Morris Christian Endeavor

Millfield Bingo Party Promises Prizes at Pocahontas Hall

Prizes will be given away at a bingo party in the Pocahontas Hall West Millfield Saturday night. Playing begins at 7 45 oclock and everyone is welcome.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Pp. Hall

Ti Candy Captivates Honolulu Sweet Tooth

Hawaii's ti plant yields a baked root confection that Americans increasingly crave, rivaling factory made candies as a popular treat in Honolulu and beyond.

Honolulu U.P Hawaii

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New Deal W. Washington, Nelsonville Murray City Lodge K. of P. Hall Murray City Order Athens County Board of Commissioners Walter Maccombs Democratic Adv A. L. Pritchard Buchtel and Masons Knights of Pythias, Elks, Odd Fellows The Astern Star Politics Nelsonville Brick CO Hawaiian Islands Gg Inn Mechem’s Shoestore Nelsonville Hounds Sadosky and Kemeter Elliott Dry Cleaners A. B. Neiman and Son Majestic Clarence E MT Es Andy Clyde Davis Men's Sox Ansumn Store Children's Winter Union Suits Bayon Bel Republican Executive Committee H. J. Rose Gordon Gray St. Patrick’s Church Little Jack Horner Land OF Liberty Richardson Mom Republican Tour Amesville Sharpsburg Broadwell Stewart Frost Coolville Lottridge Guysville
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